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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,793.70, 451,999.35 and 153,876.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,793.70, 451,999.35 and 153,876.90 is: 230,462.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,793.70 : 451,999.35 = 153,876.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,793.70/451,999.35 = 153,876.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,793.70x = 451,999.35 × 153,876.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,793.70x = 69,552,258,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,552,258,780.02/301,793.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,462.92

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